LNAK10084U Theories of Urban Design
MSc Programme in Landscape Architecture
The course deals with selected theories, discourses and concepts
for urban design. Urban design is here understood in a broad sense,
encompassing visions and plans for the morphology of cities and the
interplay with social and ecological sustainability (quality of
life and ecology). Visions and ideas for the good city and good
urban life from the 19th century to today are the focus
of this course. This is a broad topic, however, and
therefore the course concentrates on a historical overview and
two main themes of contemporary urban thought
- From pre-modern to post-modern urban design
- Place making and the role of public space
- Sustainable urban development and urban nature
Central design paradigms, different approaches and points of view
for the design and transformation of cities are discussed. The
contemporary city will be our case to shed light on how urban
design concepts and models have been operationalised and have
influenced practice. Academic reading and writing skills are
trained during the course.
After completing the course, the students will know central
design paradigms, discourses, standpoints and approaches to urban
design and -development. They will be able to use this knowledge in
a critical-reflective way in analysing contemporary cities and in
their own design work.
Knowledge:
Students will obtain an understanding of central paradigms,
approaches, theories and discourses about urban design in the 20th
century and till today, understand central points of discussion
between standpoints, their background and context, and their effect
on contemporary cities.
Skills:
At the end of the course the students will be trained in basic
academic reading and writing skills. They will be able to use urban
design theories in a critical-reflective way, and to develop
positions of their own.
They will be able to show this ability in oral, written and graphic
form.
Competencies:
At the end of the course the students shall be able to use
theoretical points of reference when relating to issues of
contemporary urban design.
A compendium with the texts used in course.
The city of Copenhagen outside the door.
Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 32
- Preparation
- 50
- Exercises
- 15
- Excursions
- 12
- Project work
- 45
- Guidance
- 10
- Exam Preparation
- 40
- Exam
- 2
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 15 minutesWritten assignment, during course
- Type of assessment details
- The written assignment is prepared during the course and must be handed in prior to the exam week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure. It is supplemented by a list of exam questions related to the texts. Questions include the titles listed in the officially approved reading list. The two exams are not weighted, and an overall assessment is is given after the oral exam.
- Exam registration requirements
- Hand-in of exercise (boards - group work), during course
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Several internal examinators
- Re-exam
Individual re-submission of written assignment, 15 minutes oral examination. If the student did not hand-in the exercise during the course, it must be done individually for the re-exam and handed ind no later than 3 weeks before the re-exam. The written assignment must be handed in prior to the re-examination week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure. It is supplemented by a list of exam questions related to the texts. Questions include the titles listed in the officially approved reading list. A combined grade is given after the oral exam.
Criteria for exam assesment
See 'Learning Outcome'.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- LNAK10084U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedule
- B
- Course capacity
- 50
The number of places might be reduced if you register in the late-registration period (BSc and MSc) or as a credit or single subject student.
Study board
- Study Board of Geosciences and Management
Contracting department
- Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinators
- Gertrud Jørgensen (gej@ign.ku.dk)
- Lise Byskov Herslund (lihe@ign.ku.dk)
- Patience Mguni (pamg@ign.ku.dk)